Craftsbury, VT/Montpelier, VT Antoinette "Toni" S. Brooks, 97, of Craftsbury died on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at The Manor in Morrisville, VT. Toni was born in Holland, VT, the daughter of Arcelia and Wilfred Beauchesne. Toni and her husband, Bernard, owned and operated the Esso Gas and Service Station located on Lower State Street in Montpelier for many years. They traveled to Florida upon retirement and made many life-long friends while they were there. They eventually moved back to East Montpelier, across from the Barre Country Club. They live there many years. During their retirement, they enjoyed working together, Bernard making wooden craft items while Toni painted and decorated them. They also both worked at the Country Club, Bernard working on the small equipment, while Toni planted and maintained the flower beds at the club. Toni also volunteered at the Berlin Health and Rehab Center, teaching the residences crafts. Toni's latter elderly years were spent quietly enjoying time with her beloved cat, Callie, whom she had for 12 years. Her last two years were spent living at the Craftsbury Community Care Center, where she was close to her niece, Collette Bornemann. She made many new friends at the Center, including the loving, caring staff. While there she enjoyed visits from her out of town family and several Montpelier friends. Toni was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Brooks; son, Michael Brooks; her sister, Antonia; two brothers, Albert and Harvey Beauchesne. She was also predeceased by her parents, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Toni's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Craftsbury Community Care Center and The Manor Nursing Home for the loving care given to her in the past two years and in her final few days. Our community is so fortunate to have these facilities. Toni's family invites you to join them for calling hours on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 6-8:00pm at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A burial and graveside memorial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Toni's memory may be made to the Craftsbury Community Care Center, 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826